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Daily (23.12.2022): Oil prices lost 1% on Thursday as concerns about rate hikes outweighed tighter US stockpiles
Crude oil prices dropped by about $1 per barrel in choppy trading on Thursday as concerns about the impact of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and China's rising COVID-19 cases outweighed the impact of lower U.S. crude stocks as a result of a winter storm in the United States. Hence, Brent crude settled at $80.98 a barrel, decreasing by $1.22, or 1.5% day-on-day. U.S. WTI crude future settled at $77.49, losing 80 cents, or 1%.
read more... 23/12/2022
Daily (21.12.2022): Carbon prices surpassed the 90 EUR/tonne threshold on Tuesday amid steady buying in thin trade
Crude oil prices increased modestly on Tuesday, spurred by a softer dollar and a U.S. plan to restock petroleum reserves. However, gains were capped by uncertainty over the impact of rising COVID-19 cases China. Brent crude added 0.2%, to settle at $79.99 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.4% to $76.23 per barrel.
read more... 21/12/2022
Daily (20.12.2022): European gas and power prices fell on Monday as cold weather eases
Crude oil prices increased on Monday amid renewed optimism of China easing Covid restrictions. The news that the U.S. will start to buy crude to fill their Strategic Petroleum Reserve has lent further support to oil markets. Hence, Brent crude gained about 1% to settle at $79.80 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.2% cents to end at $75.19 a barrel.
read more... 20/12/2022
Daily (12.12.2022): Crude oil prices saw their biggest weekly slump in months amid growing recession fears
Crude oil prices ended rather flat on Friday but hit their biggest weekly declines in months as supply issues following weak economic data from China, Europe, and the United States were overshadowed by growing recession fears. Hence, Brent crude steadied at $76.10 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude settled 44 cents lower at $71.02 a barrel, a fresh low for 2022.
read more... 12/12/2022
Daily (02.12.2022): Oil prices gain ground on Thursday due to uncertainty on a price cap level
Oil prices were bullish on Thursday, as EU members failed to agree on a price cap level over the past few weeks, but the limit is scheduled to take effect from 5 December. Stronger demand from China following the ease of restrictions in two major Chinese cities also contributed to the rise. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 1.7% to $86.88 a barrel and WTI oil edged 0.8% higher at $81.22 a barrel.
read more... 02/12/2022